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GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

05 Jun 2021 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is seeking to provide legal services under the title "GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law," specifically focused on Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £1,885,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2027. This tender has been divided into two lots, with delivery addresses located in London, UK. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 26th November 2020. The information regarding the awarded contracts was published on 5th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, especially those specialising in Constitutional and Public Law, to expand their business within the public sector. The successful bidders, Bates Wells and BDB Pitmans, are large legal service providers, indicating that while larger firms might have an advantage, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still encouraged to participate in such tenders. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in the specified legal areas and offer competitive services are well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts with public organisations, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Title

GEN_20_28 The Provision of Legal Services: Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law

Notice Description

Legal advice for Constitutional and Public Law and Local Public Audit Law. This tender has been divided into two lots. Lot 1: Constitutional and Public Law Lot 2: Local Public Audit Law Further details can be found in the ITT documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fc4c505-f70c-4ba3-9da3-dbc7e057568e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4f8cf-a870-4354-976d-d84d1c55ee87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,885,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,885,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BATES WELLS

BDB PITMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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